1、课时分层作业(十).单词拼写1We interviewed each individual(个别的)member of the community.2Industry and opportunity were the chief(最重要的)factors in his success.3At a nearby (附近的)table，a man was complaining in a loud voice.4What the company has done is perfectly legal (合法的).5As a child I was surrounded(包围)by love and
2、 kindness.6Madagascar is the most fascinating(迷人的)place I have ever been to.7The town walls were built as a defence(防御)against enemy attacks.8We should not focus on how to fight each other but how to prevent military(军事的)action.9The first thing he looked at was his offices location(位置).10There is co
3、nvincing evidence(证据)of a link between exposure to the sun and skin cancer.阅读理解AIf Confucius were still alive today and could celebrate his September 28 birthday with a big cake，there would be a lot of candles.Hed need a fan or a strong wind to help him put them out.While many people in China will r
4、emember Confucius on his special day，few people in the United States will give him a passing thought.Its nothing personal.Most Americans dont even remember the birthdays of their own national heroes.But this doesnt mean that Americans dont care about Confucius.In many ways he has become a bridge tha
5、t foreigners must cross if they want to reach a deeper understanding of China.In the past two decades，the Chinese studies programs have gained huge popularity in Western universities.More recently，the Chinese government has set up Confucius Institutes in more than 80 countries.These schools teach bo
6、th Chinese language and culture.The main courses of Chinese culture usually included Chinese art，history and philosophy.Some social scientists suggest that Westerners should take advantage of the ancient Chinese wisdom to make up for the drawbacks of Westerners philosophy.Students in the United Stat
7、es，at the same time，are racing to learn Chinese.So they will be ready for life in a world where China is an equal power with the United States.Businessmen who hope to make money in China are reading books about Confucius to understand their Chinese customers.So the old thinkers ideas are still alive
8、 and well.Today China attracts the West more than ever，and it will need more teachers to introduce Confucius and Chinese culture to the West.As for the old thinker，he will not soon be forgotten by people in the West，even if his birthday is.【语篇解读】本文阐述了西方学生学习中国文化的现象，并告诉我们中国古代伟大的思想家孔子的思想仍然受到人们的追捧。1The
9、first paragraph is mainly intended to Aprovide some key facts about ConfuciusBattract the readers interest in the subjectCshow great respect for the great thinkerD.prove the popularity of modern birthday celebrationsB目的意图题。根据第一段内容可知，如果孔子仍然活着并能庆祝生日的话，将会有很多蜡烛，他需要一把扇子或很大的风才能吹灭，这样说是为了吸引读者的兴趣，让读者继续读下去。2W
10、e can learn from Paragraph 4 that American students Ahave a great interest in studying ChineseBtake an active part in Chinese competitionsCtry to get high scores in Chinese examsDfight for a chance to learn ChineseA推理判断题。根据第四段中的“In the past two decades，the Chinese studies programs have gained huge p
11、opularity in Western universities.”和“.are racing to learn Chinese”可知，美国学生对中国文化很感兴趣。3What is the best title for the passage?AForgotten Wisdom in AmericaBHuge Fans of the Chinese LanguageCChinese Culture for WesternersDOld Thinkers with a Big FutureD标题归纳题。本文主要向我们介绍了孔子思想对西方的影响，以及将来可能产生的影响，所以选D。4The pas
12、sage is likely to appear in Aa biographyBa history paperCa newspaper Da philosophy textbookC文章出处题。本文向我们介绍了孔子思想对西方的影响，以及将来可能产生的影响，很可能出自报纸，所以选C。BTea，the most typical English drink，became established in Britain because of the influence of a foreign princess，Catherine of Braganza，the queen of Charles .A
13、s a lover of tea since her childhood in Portugal，she brought teadrinking to the English royal court and set a trend for the beverage in the 17th century.The fashion soon spread beyond the circle of the nobility to the middle classes，and tea became a popular drink at the London coffee houses where pe
14、ople met to do business and discuss events of the day.Many employers served a cup of tea to their workers in the middle of the morning，thus inventing a lasting British institution，the“tea break”However，drinking tea in social settings outside the workplace was beyond the means of the majority of Brit
15、ish people.It came with a high price tag and tea was taxed as well.Around 1800，the seventh Duchess of Bedford，Anne Maria，began the popular practice of“afternoon tea”，a ceremony taking place at about four oclock.Until then，people did not usually eat or drink anything between lunch and dinner.At appro
16、ximately the same time，the Earl of Sandwich popularized a new way of eating breadin thin slices，with something like jam or cucumbers between them.Before long，a small meal at the end of the afternoon，involving tea and sandwiches，had become part of the British way of life.As tea became much cheaper du
17、ring the 19th century，its popularity spread right through all corners of the British society.Thus，tea became Britains favorite drink.In workingclass households，it was served with the main meal of the day，eaten when workers returned home after a days labor.This meal has become known as“high tea”Today
18、，tea can be drunk at any time of the day，and accounts for over twofifths of all drinks consumed in Britainwith the exception of water.【语篇解读】本文讲述了茶在英国变得流行的过程以及下午茶这个习俗的产生过程。5What is mainly discussed about tea in the text?AIts development in Britain.BIts traditional ways of drinking.CIts influence arou
19、nd the world.DIts popularity in Europe.A主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了茶在英国变得流行的过程。6What do the underlined words“the beverage”probably refer to?ATea drinking.BA small meal.CA way of eating bread.DA choice of drinks.A词义猜测题。根据第一段第二句“As a lover of tea since her childhood in Portugal，she brought teadrinking to the Englis
20、h royal court and set a trend for the beverage in the 17th century.”可知，作为茶的爱好者，她把喝茶这种习惯带到了英国的王室，引发了人们喝茶的潮流。7Why was tea unable to be accepted as a common drink in Britain in the 17th century?AIt was merely served in London.BIt was taxed as an alcoholic drink.CIt was forbidden in business settings.DI
21、t was too expensive for most people.D细节理解题。根据第一段最后两句“However，drinking tea in social settings outside the workplace was beyond the means of the majority of British people.It came with a high price tag and tea was taxed as well.”可知，在17世纪，茶不是普通民众所享受得起的，原因是它太贵，还收税。8How is the text organized?ABy cause an
22、d effect.BBy comparison.CIn time order.DIn frequency order.C推理判断题。文章讲述了不同的时期茶在英国的发展，第一段时间是17世纪，第二段时间是大约1800年，第三段时间是19世纪，所以文章是按照时间顺序来组织的。.阅读七选五EnglandEngland is the biggest of the four countries in the United Kingdom.Over 50 million people live in England，which is around 80% of the total UK populatio
23、n. 1 It is spoken today by billions of people all over the world.Many students go to England from other countries to study the language and learn about the culture.Although everyone speaks English，there are many different accents around the country.French was the official language in England between
24、 1066 and 1362. 2 The English people love music. 3 Glastonbury is a fiveday festival of music，dance，comedy，and theatre and around 175，000 people go there.Many people stay at the festival for a few days and they camp in tents.People listen to all types of music，especially pop and rock.England has pro
25、duced many international groups and singers.The most popular sports in England are football，rugby and cricket.Most towns have a football，rugby and cricket ground where teams can play. 4 Womens football is also popular.Cricket is a traditional sport played with a bat and a ball.People like to watch a
26、ll these sports on TV.England is a multicultural country. 5 Indian，Chinese and Italian foods are popular.Traditional English food includes fish and chips，roast beef，sausages and mashed potatoes.Many English people drink several cups of tea every day，usually with milk.However，different types of coffe
27、e are also popular.AThe official language of England is English.BThis has a big influence on the food people eat.CThe lion is the symbol of many English sports teams.DIt is a fact that English is accepted as an international language.EIn the summer you can go to music festivals all over the country.
28、FThis is why there are many French words and expressions in English.GEnglish football teams like Manchester United，Chelsea and Liverpool are worldfamous.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了英格兰的人口、语言、音乐、体育运动和饮食。1A根据后面的“French was the official language”可知，A项“英格兰的官方语言是英语”符合语境。2F根据前面的“French was the official language in Engla
29、nd between 1066 and 1362.”可知，F项“这就是英语中有很多法语词语的原因”符合语境。3E根据段落主题句“The English people love music.”可知，本段主要谈论的是音乐。再结合后面的关键词festival可判断出，E项“在夏天你可以去参加全国的音乐节”符合语境。4G根据段落主题句“The most popular sports in England are football，rugby and cricket.”可知，本段主要谈论的是体育运动。再结合后面的“Womens football is also popular.”可判断出，G项“像曼联、切尔西和利物浦这样的英格兰足球队世界闻名”符合语境。5B根据前面的“a multicultural country”和后面的“Indian，Chinese and Italian foods”可知，英格兰是一个有多元文化的国家，这对饮食有很大的影响。故正确答案为B。